Resistance Measurement Methods
This article covers different resistance measurement methods along with their circuit diagrams such as Volt-Ammeter Testing, Wheatstone Bridge, … Read More
Electrical Power
Three-Phase Power Measurement Methods
Different methods are utilized in order to measure three-phase power in a three-phase circuit. In this article, we … Read More
Advantages of Three-Phase System
A three-phase system has three generating windings, each out of phase with the other two by 120ºE. Figure 1 … Read More
Power Triangle and Power Factor in AC Circuits
An inductor is a coil of wire having resistance and, if an iron core is used, eddy current … Read More
Alternative Ways of Generating Electricity
At the present time, we are seeing a growing number of small energy suppliers using a variety of … Read More
Paralleling of Generators and Synchronization
The most common generator used in production of electrical power is the three-phase generator. It consists of a … Read More
Voltage and Currents in Star (Wye) and Delta Connected Loads
Most of the AC power used today is generated and distributed as three-phase power, which implies three sinusoidal sources, … Read More
Instantaneous and Average Power Formula
When a linear electric circuit is excited by a sinusoidal source, all voltages and currents in the circuit … Read More
Resistance and Impedance in an AC Circuit
The i -v relationships of resistors, capacitors, and inductors can be expressed in phasor notation. As phasors, each … Read More
Solid State Motor Starters
A solid-state motor starter is an electronically operated switch (contactor) that uses solid-state components to eliminate mechanical contacts … Read More
Solid State Relay Vs Electromechanical Relay
Electromechanical relays (EMRs) and Solid state relays (SSRs) are designed to provide a common switching function. An EMR … Read More
Solid State Relay Switching Methods
The solid state relay used in an application depends on the load to be controlled. The different SSRs … Read More